Mr Minns promoted Ms Catley to the “senior minister” position as part of a reshuffle triggered when Jo Haylen was forced to resign as Transport Minister over the ministerial drivers scandal.

It's part of a recent cabinet reshuffle triggered by the resignation of Transport Minister Jo Haylen. Ms Catley will now earn more than $330,000 dollars per year after receiving an extra $17,000.

Jo Haylen resigned as transport minister after her use of ministerial drivers was found not to pass the pub test. Picture: Richard Dobson In response to our questions, Constance noted that the ...